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government today (29th) announces the 3rd Disaster Subsidies Payment Plan for Small Businesses.
In common, 1 million won is paid, and 1 million won is provided for businesses that are restricted to gatherings, and 2 million won is provided for businesses that are prohibited from gatherings such as karaoke.
Reporter Jeong Da-eun heard the reaction of self-employed people.
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Notices are posted on Sinchon Street in Seoul, karaoke rooms and PC cafes.
The number of self-employed people who closed their doors after the 2.5 steps of social distancing in the metropolitan area was extended.
[Shin Changheung/Bar operation: It is not coming during lunch time, there is no meaning to open the door anymore, and the staff calls to open an hour and a half out of 24 hours and cannot do business.] Go
Gyeong-ho, who ran a gym in Yongsan-gu, Seoul Says that he received 3 million won for this third round of support, but it is not enough.
[Go Kyung-ho/Health Center Operation: There were about 6 (employees) including part-time students.
Each of the employees now maintains their livelihood by working part-time.] The
rent and maintenance fees remain the same, and
it
is difficult to deal with inquiries about refunds.
[Go Kyung-ho/Health Center Operation: There are a lot of inquiries for refunds that come by phone saying that even members who have been waiting cannot wait any longer.
If you give a refund, it's not sales, it's negative.]
In the second week of raising the distance, the average sales of small business owners nationwide fell to 68% of the same period last year, the worst since Corona 19.
Temporary support may be helpful, but there are many reactions that long-term discontinued businesses are lacking.
[Operation of amusement/pilates facilities: It is difficult to maintain a living because the operation itself is not available, and I am sorry to the employees, and I am frustrated and live day by day.] The
government announced customized damage support measures for small business owners, and the third disaster support fund in January next year. I plan to pay the site.